Overview
Sr. Financial Analyst, Lowes (Remote / Hybrid)
Locations: New Britain, CT, United States; Towson, MD, United States
This role supports the Retail Tools & Outdoor team as a remote/hybrid employee and serves as a finance business partner to the Lowes commercial account team.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).
Responsibilities
- Deliver financial analysis, reporting, forecasting support, and decision support to drive growth and profitability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to provide insights into business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support execution of commercial and financial objectives.
- Serve as a finance business partner for the Lowes commercial account team.
- Support monthly financial close processes for the Lowes commercial business, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results and variances.
- Develop, analyze, and report financial results, quarterly forecasts, and annual operating plan inputs to support business planning and decision-making.
- Oversee controls for trade spending processes, including proactive monitoring of forecasted accruals and planned promotional spending.
- Provide actionable insights on sales performance, margin trends, and profitability drivers.
- Partner with sales and operations teams to evaluate promotional activities, pricing strategies, and new business opportunities.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and highlight risks and opportunities to support corrective actions as needed.
- Support contract analysis, rebate calculations, and compliance with financial policies and processes.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance financial reporting, forecasting, and analytics.
- Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and support interactions with Lowes counterparts, as needed.
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or business analysis, preferably within a Corporate Finance, FP&A, or Commercial Finance environment.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, effective oral and written communication, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally to develop data-driven recommendations.
- Demonstrated financial systems acumen, with the ability to use financial tools and systems to support accurate reporting, analysis, and informed decision-making.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling; experience with Power BI, Hyperion HFM, SAP, or equivalent systems is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Power BI, Hyperion HFM, SAP, or equivalent financial systems.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $77,600.00 - $124,900.00
- Salary offered within the range may vary based on factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience, and in compliance with local wage requirements.
- Salary is only one component of total rewards.
- The salary range reflects the range for the primary location specified; the range may vary for other locations.
- The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discounts on tools and other partner programs
Equal Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or any other protected characteristic.